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Pi is Calculus!

Moby Says Pi is Calculus

Pi is infinity. Pi is about limits. Pi is about sequences. Pi is calculus! And yet even little kids can play with Pi. Little kids can do calculus! Happy Pi Day!

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1+1=5 Round two of the game!

What objects can you add, and what do you get as a result? I will re-post this game once in a while, as we find more good examples. Check out what Moebius Noodles readers submitted: 1+1=7 One square plus one

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Math Goggles #8 – Make a Puzzle

Moby Snoodles Math Googles

This week’s challenge is a bit late, but better late than never. And the reason it’s late is because I was too busy playing  exploring math with my son’s Legos. Anyway, are you ready for this week’s Math Goggles Challenge?

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Math Goggles #7 – It is News to Me

Moby Snoodles Math Googles

This week’s Math Goggles Challenge is inspired by Dr. Keith Devlin and his Introduction to Mathematical Thinking course on Coursera.org. By the way, if you are not sure what Math Goggles are and why wear them, here’s a good intro

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